RUSHIKESH WADNERE

EDUCATION

CEPT University, Ahmedabad — Masters’ of Landscape Architecture (M.L.A.) 2015 - 2017

A.P.I.E.D. School of Architecture — Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) 2007 - 2013

EXPERIENCE

Studio Akikrit, Ahmedabad — Co-Founder Dec 2020 - PRESENT 

  • Ahmedabad based design practice involved in architecture, interior and landscape currently dealing in residential, institutional, hospitality and commercial projects. 

INI Design Studio, Ahmedabad — Senior Landscape Architect Dec 2018 - PRESENT

Vizag Beach Redevelopment Masterplan, Andhra Pradesh

  • Design language development, Eco sensitive zones identification and landscape design strategy, planting plans, tender working drawings and detailed master plan report.  

Dumas Sea Beach Development Masterplan, Surat, Gujarat

  • Developing conceptual master plan design in accordance with CRZ guidelines, site analysis of intertidal zone and eco sensitive landscape strategy for conserving existing mangroves. 

Development Plan for Heritage Tourism, Dholavira, Gujarat

  • Developing a cohesive master plan incorporating heritage trails around the ruins and rejuvenating the seasonal river bank, building hierarchy to the place through the lense of landscape. 

Beachfront Master Plan Shamuka Beach, Puri, Odisha

  • Identifying, conserving and sustainably designing major natural features in the site like sand dunes and seasonal lakes enhancing the overall master plan. Further detailing the urban components in one unified language derived from the natural, cultural and art values. 

Gujarat Technical University Masterplan, Gandhinagar, Gujarat

  • Developing external development master plan of GTU incorporating and coordinating all the MEP services to achieve zero water discharge, preparing tender level drawings and BOQ coordinating with R&B for approval. 

CEPT University, Ahmedabad — Teaching Assistant June 2018 - Dec 2018

  • Assisting in Post Graduation studio in Master of Landscape Architecture for Detail Design Studio. 

CEPT SWS, Himachal Pradesh, - Instructor Summer School 2019

  • Telling the story of the Kangara through its architectural footprints

ITM University, Halol — Assistant Professor Nov 2017 - May 2018

  • Assisting in Contextual Studio (B.Arch), Site planning, Landscape studio, Building construction 1. 

Beyond Green Landscape Architecture, Architecture, Ahmedabad — Senior Architect May 2013 - May 2015

  • Experience involved creating landscape spaces for housing, commercial, corporate, residential and community parks with intent to encroach the concrete mass and carve out natural spaces for modern homosapien, strengthening its roots to environment and awareness towards nature.

Hand drawn sketching, detailing and rendering.

Visualisation representation skills Autocad, Indesign and Microsoft skill set.

Site grading and sustainable surface run off strategy. Carving in clay and land art. 

L.I.K. trophy, NASA (2011-2012), Chennai, Awarded with Special mention